Sentences with phrase «sweeps the floor for»

During the Depression he worked his way through college by sweeping floors for 25 cents an hour.

MaryAnne, who blogs at Mama Smiles, did a similar transformation, turning her Swiffer into a «child - adapted cleaning supply,» noting that her daughter now «sweeps the floor for me every morning.»

First, as a woman of my height, I have been yearning for a maxi dress that sweeps the floor for about as long as they have been in style.

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One - time presidential candidate Walter Mondale warned Americans that unless things changed, there would be no future for their children other than to sweep the factory floors between Japanese - made computers.

Li Ka - shing, a wartime refugee who used to sweep factory floors in Hong Kong for a living, retired after a career spanning more than half a century amassing one of Asia's biggest fortunes from building skyscrapers to selling soap bars.

Once the fiber is cleaned and separated, even the particles can be swept off of the floor for utilization as a byproduct.

These are objective - subjective, and the actual experience is of displacement and re-orientation — for instance, falling off a roof or through a hole in the floor, or being swept away by a wave.

A deposition heard by the court alleges that when a 14 - year - old girl asked the priest for advice on how to fend off inappropriate advances from a 64 - year - old parishioner, he simply told her, «this is your problem; sweep it under the floor and get rid of it.»

Not only will he be involved in managing the property's fine dining restaurant XIX (Nineteen), known for its sweeping views of Philadelphia from the 19th floor of the hotel, but he will also oversee in - room dining as well as banquet and events menus for the hotel.

The Cavs swept the floor with the Celtics and to much surprise, the good players that they traded for were good.

When sweeping your floors, tighten your stomach muscles and hold them for as long as you can.

Many moms, tired of scooping hair out of shower drains or sweeping strands off the bathroom floor, find that now is a good time to go for a short cut.

Toluwani Eniola writes about new mothers detained by hospital authorities for their inability to settle bills Sweeping the floor of the female ward at the Imo Specialist Hospital, Umuguma, Owerri, the Imo State capital, Mrs. Chinyere Nlemuwa cut the picture of a cleaner in the hospital.

We want photos of you sweeping the glitter off the village hall floor; heading out to teach 5 people on a dark evening half an hour's drive away after a long day at work; your piles of philosophy books stacked next to your mat; your tabs of marking for trainees; the scrubby you use on the handstand footprints on the wall; the loose change rattling in the donation box after the PWYC; your studio rent bill; the baby sick on your yoga top after mums and baby yoga; the holes in your favourite decade - old yoga leggings; the charity shop where you buy more; coffee stains on cork blocks and the hospital room where you teach cancer patients; the costume box for your yoga and theatre kids class; your ID badge for prison work; the hug from the student who finally learned to stand on one leg...

This floor sweeping maxi is perfect for your occasion wardrobe girl.

With dozens of styles — from sleek scuba midis to mega-impact floor - sweeping maxis — you'll be staying on - trend for any and every occasion.

Featuring a gold chain print on a scuba fabric with a floor sweeping length and leg split, style this with a black crop top and some gold accessories for a killer look.

Conversely, with its penchant for leopard print, embellishment and floor - sweeping maxi dresses, Roberto Cavalli was known for bohemian excess.

For the ultimate prom princess look, opt for a floor sweeping maxi prom dress in a simple silhouette, when styled with strap heels this sultry look is channelling red - carpet queFor the ultimate prom princess look, opt for a floor sweeping maxi prom dress in a simple silhouette, when styled with strap heels this sultry look is channelling red - carpet quefor a floor sweeping maxi prom dress in a simple silhouette, when styled with strap heels this sultry look is channelling red - carpet queen.

With its figure skimming shape and elegant floor sweeping design, this maxi dress is perfect for special occasions.

Floor - sweeping maxis are key for adding a dose a drama to any day of the week.

Featuring a floaty white fabric in a floor sweeping length and simple silhouette style this dress with strappy heels and a statement clutch for an occasion look we are going crazy for.

For day two, Rih opted for a denim ensemble from Matthew Adams Dolan, which included a denim jacket she wore off - the shoulder, and floor - sweeping pants with thigh - high slits at the front, exposing her white over-the-knee booFor day two, Rih opted for a denim ensemble from Matthew Adams Dolan, which included a denim jacket she wore off - the shoulder, and floor - sweeping pants with thigh - high slits at the front, exposing her white over-the-knee boofor a denim ensemble from Matthew Adams Dolan, which included a denim jacket she wore off - the shoulder, and floor - sweeping pants with thigh - high slits at the front, exposing her white over-the-knee boots.

You don't have to go all way floor - sweeping for prom.

From floor sweeping ballgowns in shades of hot pink, claret red and deep purple, with low scoop backs, lace sleeves and appliqué detailing, to shorter tea length feminine designs, the collection encompasses Belle & Bunty's philosophy of combining glamour, modernity and romance for the modern day bride wanting a unique and luxurious gown.

From thigh skimming mini's in an open back style, to floor sweeping classy maxi dress with low back detailing — whatever the fit for you, show of your bod and be Insta worthy.

Piccioli reworked it for 2018 in forest and kelly green, racing red and pink, showing little shell suit jackets over Valentino's signature high - necked, floor - sweeping ethereal dresses and full skirts.

Jean skirts come in all varieties mentioned above, including long denim skirts that sweep the floor... or wear them with a cute pair of pumps for an elevated look.

When it's time to attend a party, opt for an elegant floor sweeping maxi gown in vibrant yellow featuring a flattering and on - trend pleated detailed bodice.

For example, I love real tulips and plants, but not when my fern sheds on a freshly swept floor.

Oh, and I don't think sweeping the floor will make up for what you have done.

The best thing about this blush top with black ruffle is you can style it for work with tailored trousers or pencil skirt, or you can prep it for a cocktail party with a midi laced skirt or an A-line, floor - sweeping skirt.

Go for this floor sweeping maxi gown featuring exquisite pleats at the bust, elegant drapes to the hem, and fabulous bright floral print.

Slip on an elegant floor - sweeping navy gown for a cocktail party.

It's cut with a with a flattering wrap - style waist, a boat neckline with kimono - style short sleeves and wide, floor - sweeping legs with pleat detail for effortless drape.

«Exciting, sensual God» with a penchant for sweeping you off your feet and onto the dance floor, seeks fun loving, leading mature woman to star in everlasting relationship.

Christobel is awarded the Medal of Paramithi for sweeping the floors all week.

Consequently, there remains the problem of a heroine who'd still be sweeping the floors were it not for her Fairy Godmother, the deus ex machina to end deus ex machinas.

Her 3 - D beaded and embellished dress swept the floor but for a front cutout revealing plain black trousers.

Sweeping up 45,000 pennies was no small job, and we had volunteers who not only swept but searched the floor for wayward pennies.

Washington — In the wake of the Senate's passage of sweeping anti-busing legislation last week, Democratic leaders of the House of Representatives are acting to prevent the bill, which must be passed by the House to become law, from being brought to the House floor for a vote.

This includes the one regularly used by evo for its lap - time comparisons - so you'll be able to enjoy a fantastic mix of challenging corners, high - speed sweeps and foot - to - the - floor straights as well as being able to follow in the wheel tracks of the evo test drivers!

Hornby treats the reader to some marvelously descriptive prose: «Consistency and repetition were beginning to make the lie feel something like the truth, in the way that a path eventually becomes a path, if enough people walk along it» and «Mumbled greetings were formed in his sons» throats and emitted with not quite enough force to reach him; they dropped somewhere on the floor at the end of the bed, left for the cleaners to sweep up» are just two examples.

When a shift was over and they were about to leave for home, they were summoned to the darkroom to be brushed off: the «sparkling particles» were then swept from the floor into a dustpan for use the next day.

It couldn't be a more fitting choice for a series based on classic musicals — they literally look as if they're about to sweep onto a dance floor and start serenading each other.

A couple of days ago I caught myself trying to do five things at once: bake scones for a family visit (English scones, the kind you eat with jam) complete the fancy beading on a princess outfit for a teddy bear sweep the floor, put away the washing, quickly toddler - proof my living area write my -LSB-...]

Spring is the traditional season for scrubbing walls and sweeping floors, but it's also a great time to spruce up your financial house, unearthing misplaced receipts and overlooked tax deductions.

Vacuums are best for hard flooring surfaces because sweeping can often be a frustrating experience as swept hair can often float through the air and land back on places you've already swept!

Since its opening in 1926, travelers have come to La Valencia for sweeping ocean views (to say nothing of the heated pool, ground - floor lounge, and two exceptional places to dine).

Our modern and generously spaced 2 Bedroom View apartments are ideal for families or for those who like extra room, large living / dining area with spacious private balcony located on an upper floor with sweeping views, full kitchen and laundry facilities in the comfort of your own city apartment.